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Has Bristol peaked? Reflections on city's growing pains
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On first reading the ‘have we reached peak Bristol?’ headline for this discussion, images of social media posts about defining (but instantly forgettable) moments came to mind. Think of angry fans...
Ben Lowndes
Ben Lowndes
Posted on: 23.10.23
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Chancellor Must Take Bold Decisions To Unlock Growth

BCC research shows less than a quarter of firms are investing, as fears over high inflation and interest rates, alongside concerns around trade barriers and skills shortages, continue to bite.
Phil Smith
Phil Smith
Business West
Posted on: 23.10.23
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Business West Introduces International Trade Consultancy Service

Business West, one of the UK’s biggest Chamber of Commerce and business support organisations, is thrilled to announce the launch of its new International Trade Consultancy Service, designed to...
Fiona Parsons
Fiona Parsons
Posted on: 19.10.23
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The Secrets of Trade Compliance: Avoiding Pitfalls in International Trade with the European Union

By Joe Goldsworthy, Customs Agent, Business West What is customs compliance? 'Compliance' is a word which is used a lot in customs declarations and is sometimes tempting to ignore. There are a lot of...
Fiona Parsons
Fiona Parsons
Posted on: 17.10.23
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Why it's important to celebrate the achievements of young people

In Ian Mean's latest column, he shines a light on the achievements of Lucy Ackland, a senior engineer at Renishaw and Charlie Savage, restaurant manager of the Royal Agricultural University.
Ian Mean
Ian Mean
Business West
Posted on: 17.10.23
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Why mental health is your key to success

Pip Richardson, Founder of the Circle Line, discusses why focusing on mental health is important for your business's people, culture and financial success.
Pip Richardson
Pip Richardson
The Circle Line
Posted on: 13.10.23
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Member spotlight: Ben Lowndes, Director at Distinctive Communications

Every so often we like to shine the spotlight on our members, and in this case one of the members of the Bristol Initiative. We sat down with Ben Lowndes , Director at Distinctive Communications and...
Sam Harrison
Sam Harrison
Business West
Posted on: 12.10.23
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A tale of Two Projects

It was a real pleasure to be among the guests for the official opening of the University of Bath’s brilliant Institute of Advanced Automotive Propulsion Systems. The astonishing £80m complex was...
Ian Bell
Ian Bell
Business West
Posted on: 12.10.23
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The importance of a strong regional voice for business is paramount

In Ian Mean's latest column, he highlights the lack of discussion around business in the recent Conservative Conference, and discusses how the new alliance of six leading employers’ groups, including...
Ian Mean
Ian Mean
Business West
Posted on: 11.10.23
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